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Jake Rogers, Spencer Torkelson homer as Tigers keep winning, beating Athletics 6-1
Jake Rogers and Spencer Torkelson powered Detroit with homers as the Tigers won for the seventh time in eight games.
- The Detroit Tigers defeated the Athletics 6-1 on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at Comerica Park, with home runs from Jake Rogers and Spencer Torkelson leading the victory.
- Right-Hander Troy Melton allowed one unearned run over 5 1/3 innings, delivering a strong performance as the Tigers secured their seventh win in eight games.
- After All-Star Dillon Dingler exited with a hand injury, backup catcher Rogers replaced him and hit his second home run, while Torkelson added his 15th homer.
- Starter Jeffrey Springs took the loss as the Athletics have now lost nine of 10 games, while the Tigers improved to 42-50, posting the best record in the American League since June.
- Detroit LHP Framber Valdez is set to face RHP Jack Perkins in the series finale on Thursday night at Comerica Park.
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Independent EspañolDETROIT (AP) — Jake Rogers and Spencer Torkelson connected home runs and the Detroit Tigers won their fourth straight game by beating 6-1 Athletics on Wednesday night.
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Jake Rogers, Spencer Torkelson homer as Tigers keep winning, beating Athletics 6-1
Jake Rogers and Spencer Torkelson homered and the Detroit Tigers won their fourth straight game, beating the Athletics 6-1 on Wednesday night.
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